7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking - Machame Route Tour with 35 Reviews by Enosa Expeditions

7 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

5 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

5895mHighest point reached

Starts

Moshi, Tanzania

Ends

Moshi, Tanzania

Highlights

Spot the black and white colobus monkeys

Transport is included

Staff salaries are included on the costs

Itinerary

For trekkers seeking a true test of will and endurance, the 7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking - Machame Route presents a dramatic ascent through rainforest, moorland, and alpine desert. With panoramic views of Mount Meru, Shira Ridge, and the icy Kibo summit, each day unveils new landscapes and challenges.

Guided by experienced professionals, you’ll sleep in tents and journey through diverse ecosystems, encountering colobus monkeys and rare alpine flora. The route’s varying terrain and elevation make it both demanding and rewarding.

The trip’s USP? Its combination of scenic diversity and the satisfaction of conquering one of Africa’s most iconic peaks—perfect for adventurous travelers ready for the climb of a lifetime.

day 1 - Machame Gate (1,790 m) – Machame Camp (3,010 m)

In the morning you will be taken to the entrance gate of Kilimanjaro National Park (about an hour drives away). You will begin your trek towards Shira Cathedral. During the journey you might spot the black and white colobus monkeys watching you curiously as you walk past. In about 5 to 6 hours, you will reach the Machame Camp, situated 3,010 m above the tree line, where you will enjoy your evening meal and overnight stay.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Camping

day 2 - Machame Camp (3,010 m) – Shira hut Campsite (3,845 m)

After breakfast, leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing a little valley and walking along a steep rocky ridge covered with heather until the end of the ridge. The route now turns west onto a river gorge at 3658m (5-7 hours). You will spend the overnight at the Shira hut campsite (3845m).

Duration:7 hours

Accommodation: Camping

day 3 - Shira hut campsite – Lava Tower – Baranco camp

In this new day your trek begins with an ascent above the Shira Plateau in the direction of the Lava Tower (4,640 m). The surrounding vegetation becomes more sporadic as the landscape changes to an alpine desert. The route stretches through the sweeping Barranco Valley, with its lobelia and giant senecio plants, and in approximately 6 to 7 hours, you will arrive at the Barranco Camp, the most beautiful camp on the mountain.

Duration:7 hours

Accommodation: Camping

day 4 - Shira hut campsite – Lava Tower– Baranco camp

Duration:7 hours

Accommodation: Camping

day 5 - Barranco Camp (3,960 m) – Barafu Camp (4,640 m)

Today you will climb the “Barranco Wall”, where a steady hold will be needed. Luckily a helping hand is never far behind and your guides will assist you wherever necessary. Leaving Barranco and ascend the Barranco Wall with some wonderful views for the top. Then descend through the Karanga Valley where you will stop for a lunch, before embarking on another 2 to 3 hours climb to Barafu Camp (4,640 m). At the camp you will enjoy a well-deserved break, evening meal and an early night.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Camping

day 6 - Barafu Camp (4,640 m) – Uhuru Peak(5,895 m) -Mweka Camp

Around mid-night after getting hot tea with light snacks, you will start your climb to Uhuru Peak. Ascending in the dark, with only a headlight to shine the way, you will climb the screes of Kibo, reaching Stella Point in about 5 to 7 hours. Walking along the crater ridge you will finally reach Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). On the “Roof of Africa” you will enjoy a 360° view over the surrounding landscape before starting your descent along the same route. From the summit descend back to Barafu, where you will have a warm meal and relax. Then continue to Mweka hut campsite (3080m). (The journey will take 5 hours). At Mweka camp you will have your evening meal and sleep with the sights of Mount Kilimanjaro still fresh in your mind.

Duration:7 hours

Accommodation: Camping

day 7 - Mweka Camp (3,080 m) – Mweka Gate (1,630 m) – Moshi

This will be the last day for the journey which will be accompanied by the by a traditional farewell ceremony, you will gently descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you will be met and transferred to Moshi where you will can celebrate your achievement.

Accommodation: Camping

7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking - Machame Route

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What's Included

Professional english-speaking guideKilimanjaro trekking according to the itineraryMountain crew (cook & porters)Meals during the climbDrinking waterOvernight stays in hotels and mountain tentsCamping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, chairs, tables etc.)All national park feesAll mentioned transfers

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